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Lompoc, CA vs Goleta, CA

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Are people in Goleta older or younger than people in Lompoc?
- The Median Age in Goleta is 1.2 years older than in Lompoc.

Are housing costs cheaper in Goleta or Lompoc?
- Goleta housing costs are 142.2% more expensive than Lompoc housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Goleta or Lompoc?
- The average commute for residents of Goleta is 8.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Lompoc.

Things to do in Lompoc?
Lompoc, California is situated in Santa Barbara county giving visitors great entertainment options around Pine Mountain Observatory and job opportunities through Tech Space SBC.

Things to do in Goleta?
Goleta CA can be found north Santa Barbara full of scenic routes perfect for bike rides such as Camino Cielo Loop showcasing some breathtaking views alongside private gardens, art galleries & wineries giving vacationers a chance to explore area's culture.

 Lompoc, CAGoleta, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,677329,725,481
 Median Income$60,234  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3538.4
 Avg. Home Price$486,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.63  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Lompoc    27 Reviews

I grew up as a child in Lompoc in the 1960's. It was small town of about 18k with crime and shootings virtually unheard of. Dad sold his home on Third Street in 1995  More

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I lived in this town for 7 years. It's a horrible trap! Over 1/3 of the town is on probation, Close to half of the town addicted to Meth, Heroin of Crack Cocaine (yes  More

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Moved here from Philly two years ago and have no regrets. You do not need air conditioning, the weather very rarely is warmer than 75 degrees. You can easily find a nice  More

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Reviews for Goleta    2 Reviews

Lived in this area 2014-now (2022), Goleta for 4 years of that. Pros: *The climate is unbeatable, unless you enjoy being overly hot or cold, or snow sports which  More

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I live in Goleta and work part-time in Santa Barbara. I am semi-retired and have a decent income. Making wise choices of where to spend my income has always been  More

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